Light weight barrel 204

[breastroker]

Has anyone here heard of or thought up a AR 15 upper with a 16 or 18 inch true light weight 204 barrel?

I was thinking the 16 inch could use a 0.625 gas block and maybe 0.750 fluted in between the barrel extension and the gas block, then 0.70 tapered down to 0.60 at the muzzle.

[Hotshot]

I just built one with 18inch woa light contour barrel and I love it. Not quite as slim taper as you described but close. The balance and handling are great. I'm shooting 32 Vmax into 5/8 inch at 100 yards. Have not checked with chronograph but I don't really care. Out the window, over the hood, or carry across the prairie, this is a great choice. I have a Magpul collapsing stock and Caldwell brass catcher to make it even nicer from the pickup. I would sell my heavy bench gun before this one.

[TEXAS222]

Hey Hotshot, how did you come by the 18" WOA barrel in 204? Did you have John make it? What are the specs & how much? I know Wilson offers a 18" 204 barrel but never seen a WOA. Thanks for letting me know,
Jim D

[Hotshot]

Jim, I got this barrel on a trade so I don't know if it is a special order or regular production. It is 18" ss, threaded, rifle length gas system .750, 10 twist. I made a mistake about woa( have a couple of their barrels) the brand on this one says black hole weaponry.

[TEXAS222]

Hotshot, BHW makes some very good barrels, most with 3 groove polygonal rifling. Before they started making their own, Black Rain used BHW barrels on all their high dollar AR'S. I have 2 of the Black Rain BHW barrels & they are awesome. Good luck to you buddy,
Jim D